Motorcycle Accident - May 8, 2023

The simple answer is yes — Illinois ensures traffic tickets are reported to most other states, and a traffic ticket in Illinois might have consequences in your home state. Continue reading to learn more, then contact Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates if you’ve been injured in a traffic accident. Driver License Compact Illinois is a member…

Motorcycle Accident - May 7, 2023

Using fatal traffic crash data provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation for the years 2016 through 2021, we’ve identified the seven most dangerous streets in Aurora, Illinois. Be sure to practice extra caution when driving along these streets — and if you or a loved one does get into an accident, be sure to…

Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - September 17, 2021

Motorcyclists are exposed to significant dangers when they are operating on the roadway around other vehicles. The reality is that a motorcyclist does not have much protection for the force of a vehicle and the subsequent impacts. Safety is of the utmost importance for all motorcyclists in Illinois. Here, we want to list the top…

Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - September 8, 2021

Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries for those involved. Injured motorcyclists, unfortunately, can struggle to recover the compensation that they are entitled to. All too often, we find that insurance carriers and other parties involved have various unwarranted biases against the motorcyclist. Here, we want to discuss some of the factors that can affect…

Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - September 2, 2021

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is crucial that you take certain steps to help ensure your well-being and secure any compensation you may be entitled to. We know that the aftermath of any type of vehicle accident can be confusing and stressful. However, we want to…

Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - August 26, 2020

Motorcycles can be incredibly exhilarating vehicles to own and operate. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to sustaining severe injuries in the event an accident occurs. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 2,266 motorcyclists were injured, and 119 motorcyclists were killed in accidents during the latest reporting year across the state. A significant percentage…

Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - July 30, 2019

New Hampshire, Iowa, and Illinois are the only three states in the country with no motorcycle helmet requirement. Nineteen states, and the District of Columbia, have universal helmet laws which apply to all riders. The other twenty-eight states have limited helmet laws that apply only to some riders, mostly those under eighteen. In support of…

Car Accident,Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - July 30, 2019

Mopeds and scooters are very popular in dense and congested urban areas like Chicago. Their light weight makes them easy to ride. That same quality greatly reduces fuel consumption, so scooters and mopeds are inexpensive to own. Their small size makes them easy to park, and their small engines make almost no noise. Since they…

Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - July 28, 2019

Since gasoline prices have remained relatively low, the number of motorcycle riders has leveled off in recent years. However, riding is gaining popularity in many places. New riders often have questions about basic legal matters. After all, a motorcycle is not exactly a car, but it is not exactly a bicycle either. Bicyclists and motorcyclists…

Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - July 26, 2019

There are some reasons not to wear a motorcycle helmet. Helmets are cumbersome and uncomfortable. Furthermore, they eliminate the feel of the open road. Additionally, a 1986 study claimed that added helmet weight increases the chances of neck and spine injuries. But most scientists question Jonathan Goldsein’s conclusions. On the other end of the spectrum,…